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Looking for games like King Arthur's Gold? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — precision platforming, competitive edge and a sandbox world — against over 6,700 titles. These 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. LittleBigPlanet leads with 65/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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CompetitiveDarkMultiplayerSolo
Year 2013Dev Transhuman Design

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The closest game to King Arthur's Gold is LittleBigPlanet — scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. LittleBigPlanet 3 and Gunstar Heroes follow close behind.

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Top games similar to King Arthur's Gold

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to King Arthur's Gold. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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LittleBigPlanet

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LittleBigPlanet
Closest on genre
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox World2D
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Genre puts it alongside King Arthur's Gold, and so does a sandbox world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world.

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LittleBigPlanet 3

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LittleBigPlanet 3
Closest overall match
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox World2D
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

The thread back to King Arthur's Gold runs through a sandbox world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Genre100World100Game mode91Visuals68
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Gunstar Heroes

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Gunstar Heroes
Closest on combat
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeTactical2DPixel Art
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

Held in common with King Arthur's Gold: melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

It predates King Arthur's Gold by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode85Setting0
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SpeedRunners

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SpeedRunners
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what King Arthur's Gold is — competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on combat and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Released 3 years after King Arthur's Gold.

Genre100Game mode87Visuals69Tone62Combat45
5

Metal Slug 2

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Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHistorical2DPixel Art
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside King Arthur's Gold, and so does melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on pixel art. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is fantasy world.

It predates King Arthur's Gold by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode85Combat56Setting51
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Trials Rising

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Trials Rising
Closest on game mode
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPCompetitive2D
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The thread back to King Arthur's Gold runs through competitive edge, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings racing gameplay.

Released 6 years after King Arthur's Gold.

Genre100Game mode100Tone87Visuals68
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Move or Die

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Move or Die
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside King Arthur's Gold, and so does competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in combat and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Released 3 years after King Arthur's Gold.

Genre100Game mode74Tone69Visuals69Combat45
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New Super Mario Bros.

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New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

On paper it is what King Arthur's Gold is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in combat and tone — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68Tone50Combat42
9

Sonic Forces

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Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalHistoricalHorror2D
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as King Arthur's Gold and shares melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Released 4 years after King Arthur's Gold.

Genre100Combat100Game mode91Visuals45Setting33Tone0
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Donkey Kong Country Returns

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Donkey Kong Country Returns
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

It meets King Arthur's Gold on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 2014Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

Its point of contact with King Arthur's Gold is single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals.

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Kirby's Epic Yarn

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Kirby's Epic Yarn
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

Its point of contact with King Arthur's Gold is single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68
13

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

The thread back to King Arthur's Gold runs through single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68
14

New Super Mario Bros. U

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New Super Mario Bros. U
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

What carries over from King Arthur's Gold is single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68
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Donkey Kong Country

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Donkey Kong Country
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

Held in common with King Arthur's Gold: single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals.

It predates King Arthur's Gold by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode91Visuals68

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